ETRAN FINATAWA
Desert crossroads : Tuareg & Wodaaba Nomads Unite

INTRO 105 CD


World Music Network
Niger

 

Etran Finatawa combine the rich nomadic cultures of the Tuareg and Wodaabe people from the West African country of Niger – a region that for thousands of years has served as a crossroads between the Arabs of North Africa and the sub-Saharan traditions. Etran Finatawa blend traditional instruments with electric guitars, combining the polyphonic songs of the Wodaabe people with modern arrangements, transporting you to the Sahara with their evocative sound.

'Etran Finatawa are a fine band from the southern regions of the Sahara . The best songs, such as Ildeman, mix sturdy electric guitar lines against drums and chanting vocals. Other tracks use a simple blues-like riff as the starting point for impressive acoustic guitar improvisation. They will be in Europe this summer and should be worth checking out.'
The Guardian, UK 4****stars